Myroxylon balsamum
BALSAM OF PERU
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
45m
Plant habit
 
25m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America

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Myroxylon balsamum
BALSAM OF PERU
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
45m
Plant habit
 
25m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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